Multifunctional walking stick with dog deterrent and adaptable base

a multi-functional, walking stick technology, applied in the field of walking sticks, can solve the problems of affecting the stability of users, and unable to stop or move away from users, so as to achieve the effect of convenient access to these devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-12
JUSLIN SYLVIA +2
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[0011]The detachable modular safety device includes a power supply, a dog deterrent device, an audible alarm device and a location tracer device. The modular safety device may also include a navigational compass, a flare compartment for storing flares and glow sticks and a fluorescent strip that is highly visible from d

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This causes approaching or barking dogs to stay in place, stop or move away from the user.
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[0018]Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the invention to these embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, in the following detailed description of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspe...

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A multifunctional walking stick includes a telescopic stem having an adjustable handle and an interchangeable base. A modular safety device is detachably attached to the stem. The modular safety device includes a dog deterrent device, an audible alarm device and a location tracer device. The dog deterrent device can issue inaudible ultrasonic sound to deter barking dogs from a user. The interchangeable base can receive different selectable base bottoms for different activities i.e. walking, hiking, etc. The multifunctional walking stick also includes a compass, a flare compartment and a shock absorber for reducing vibrations caused by a walking surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to walking sticks and more specifically to a multifunctional walking stick and method of use.[0002]Demand for movement assistive devices such as walking sticks and the like is expected to increase commensurate with current increase in elderly population. Many such elderly users employ walking sticks for stability when they walk or when they exercise. Walking sticks are also used by healthy lifestyle individuals for lifestyle activities such as hiking and the like.[0003]Briefly, walking sticks typically include an elongated 3 ft-5 t shaft (or stem) having an attached handle and an affixed rubber base. A user can employ this walking stick by gripping the attached handle and placing the affixed attached base on the ground. The walking stick is placed adjacent to the user for support as the user proceeds. This process continues and is repeated until the walking activity is concluded.[0004]Elderly users usually exercise by...

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IPC IPC(8): A45B3/00
CPCA45B3/00A45B9/04F41H9/10F41B15/027A45B2009/007
Inventor JUSLIN, SYLVIACARPENTER, GLORIAMCCARTY, MARILYN
Owner JUSLIN SYLVIA
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